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Determine if each of the statements below are true or false:  [A] The average on a histogram is at the 50th percentile. [B] If you double each entry in a list of numbers, then the average will also double.

In an observational study, you find that smokers tend to die earlier than non-smokers from certain diseases, such as cancer or heart disease.  Can you conclude that smoking causes the early development of diseases?  Why or why not?  (Select either Yes or No and then select all pertinent reasons)

After spending several days at the beach, your friend returns with a tan.  What type of cell is responsible for this?

A disease causes osteoclasts to outpace osteoblasts.  Which is a potential effect?

Where might you find a tissue that’s primary role is to protect from abrasion?

A joint is best defined as:

You are examining a joint with a synovial cavity that allows free movement.  Which of the following terms describe this joint? Select ALL that apply:

You are treating a patient with third-degree burns on their anterior trunk and anterior head and neck.  In addition, they have second-degree burns on their anterior left arm.  What portion of the patient’s body has burns that cannot heal on their own?

Which connective tissue makes up tendons?

Explain how the structural and functional classification of joints are different.